JUST IN: Shettima’s stepmother, Hajia Kormi, dies at 69

Vice President Kashim Shettima, in the early hours of Thursday, lost his stepmother, Hajia Hauwa Abba Kormi, to death.

A statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, said Hajia Kormi died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 69 years.

The statement read: “The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, in the early hours of today, lost his stepmother, Hajja Hauwa Abba Kormi.

“Hajja Kormi who died after a prolonged illness at the age of 69, left behind five children, many stepchildren, and grandchildren.

“The Janaiza is scheduled for 4:00 pm today at Shettimari, Lawan Bukar, Maiduguri, Borno State.

“May the Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings and admit her to Jannatul Firdaus.”